Janu Basti is a specific Ayurvedic therapy that involves retaining warm medicated oil on the knee joints to alleviate pain and improve flexibility.

The Janu means Knee joint and Basti – means to hold (compartment which holds)

Thus Janu Vasti means a treatment in which medicated oils are poured and pooled for a fixed duration of time in a compartment or a cabin constructed around the knee joint / joints using wet flour of black gram.

Vasti or Basti is a term used to describe the urinary bladder in Ayurveda. Urinary bladder is a bag which holds urine for a certain amount of period till it is voided. Janu basti is one of the upakarma (sub-type) of Panchakarma. The word janu refers to knees and Basti stands for container or retaining something inside mainly the medicated oil. This procedure is done in order to strengthen the knee architecture i.e muscles, joints and improvise the functions of knee joint thereby preventing it from further degenerative changes.

Similarly in Janu Vasti a compartment (cabin or compound like structure) is constructed around the knee joint (front or back, depending on where the site of degeneration or inflammation or injury is present) by using flour of black gram and the pain relieving medicated (herbal) oils are pooled and left in place (retained) in this compartment for a fixed duration of time. Therefore the procedure is called Janu Vasti.

Steps to Perform Shirodhara Therapy

Step 1

The person lies on his back on the massage table (Droni).

Step 2

A well or reservoir made of black gram dough is built upon the Knee Joint. The dough ring should be such that it nicely covers the knee joint.

Step 3

After ensuring the dough ring is not leaking, the lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured or filled into it. Keep pouring unless it is enough.

Step 4

At the end of the janu Basti treatment, the ring is removed and the affected area is then gently massaged for some time.

Step 5

After the janu vasti treatment, the person feels refreshed and rejuvenated.

Step 6

This procedure is recommended for 7 continuous days for best results.

Benifit Of Janu Basti

Relieves knee pain and stiffness

Lubricates the knee joints

Effective for conditions like arthritis and osteoarthritis

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